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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] JohnMcW:
This is what I do to change the MMS bubbles:

(I am using Windows 7)

Use APKTOOL,

Move the MMS.APK that you want to modify to the APKs to MOd folder

run the tool, choose option 9 to unpack the APK

In the Project folder you can now open up the items you want to change.

For .9.png's I use Gimp,

Open the .png in gimp, expand to 8X, you will notice that the 1 px border contains black lines or dots and transparencies. These MUST STAY THE SAME!

Modify the other parts of the image the way you want.

When done, run the APK TOOL again, use option 11, if you did not make any mistakes then you will not get an error, it will ask you if this is a system apk, say yes, then say no to the next question.

If you get an error,,,Start over from scratch.

In the Mod folder there will now be an unsignedmms.apk,

this is your new apk, just delete the word unsigned and you will be good to go.

This assumes that you have not messed up the mms.apk before you started, make sure you use a clean mms.apk

I still don't know how to change the background behind the bubbles. :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] branzno:
Ive been looking for some sms bubbles like that...can you share those with me?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RatusNatus:
Or better, share the apk ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] koalameatpie:
Here is what I did; extracted the appropriate files, modded them through PS, then dragged and drop them back into the apk file - no need to recompile (Old Quake 3 engine trick). Then, using RootExplorer, renamed the MMS app to MMS.apk.bak and paste the Modded file into the folder.

Everything works fine - except my bubbles don't stretch properly. It's just a blurry hue.

Any ideas?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] BuildUpNow:
I have the same issue. Image doesn't seem to scale properly for some reason.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] zelendel:
This is because you are not editing a .9.png the proper way. The easy way is never the right way and the right way is never easy. Decompile the apk and then follow one of the many tut on editing a .9.png.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] BuildUpNow:
I'm not even editing the .9.png files but just copying it over from GOSMS apk to the other apk and renaming it. Maybe that's where i messed up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] zelendel:
That it is. As each .9 tells the image how to stretch differently.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johndoe12:
Hi guys, I really need some help.

I just got a new EVO Shift and the updated sense keeps rebooting almost every time I click on the home screen button...

Anway, it seems that CM7 is the most stable. ButI have never rooted and don't really understand and there are just soo many threads on it.

Can someone please help me out and point me to a single tutorial to allow me to load CM7? I have the latest version of the firmware etc... Thanks so much guys, I really appreciate it as I am really overwhelmed now.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enraged21:
Try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1357157

Shifted from my EVO.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -somebody-:
the majority of the threads all say the same thing, its a really simple process just a little time consuming if youre precautious. just take your time and follow the directions.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enraged21:
Yeah like somebody said, take your time and be precaustious. And read thoroughly!

Shifted from my EVO.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoesnaps:
You can mail your phone to me and I'll root it for you.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jsp254:
^ lol
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johndoe12:
Thanks guys, but it seems that this link doesn't really tell you how to do it with a CM7 ROM? Which is the one I would like to install as I remember it being the most stable...

Can someone point me to the CM7 install from scratch?
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enraged21:
Well you have to be rooted first. Start with that.

Then you have to install a recovery.

Then make a backup.

Then install a cm7 rom.

Have you done the first 3 steps?

Shifted from my EVO.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VICODAN:
It tells you how to root your phone and flash CM7 from scratch and backup your phone. Questions? Post them in the thread.
[General Questions and Answers] [7heCH13F]:
k im following the instructions to install a rom in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16427887&postcount=3 and im at the first steps

and im at the part where i have to wipe data/factory reset

how long does this take? also its telling me that E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

is this normal?
[General Questions and Answers] [7heCH13F]:
any ideas guys? it skipped that part and now it says its formatting /sdcard/.android_secure is this gonna take awhile?
[General Questions and Answers] [7heCH13F]:
anybody? i could really use your guys' help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] yahooserious:
I used rom manager to install CWM.

There was no option however to sellect Galaxy SR only Tmob var.

Is this going to screw up further development?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ElCamino:
You can choose the T-Mo version and then install CWM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Gary86:
I'm coming from an iPhone after having all previous gens so I'm completely clueless about Android and the ins/outs of the OS.

I only own MacBooks and curious if:

1. I can root my SGS2, if so how?

2. Can I install the Cyanogenmod's?

Also, what exactly are the Cyanogenmods? I've been watching YouTube vids but actually explain what they are and how to install from start to finish on SGS2 w/ Macbook.

thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] garyd9:
See this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gr8hairy1:
Gary's helping each other out, right on.

Definitely read that guide though. One of the single most important steps to become familiar with. Heimdall is what you'll be looking for. Odin isn't Mac compatible.

And a word of caution. IPhones are one of the harder things to 'brick' or ruin. Recovery mode is baked into it. For android that's kind of what download mode is. But having an issue while flashing bootloaders CAN break that, and there's usually nothing you can do to recover from a 'hare's brick.

The good news is 99% of things to do to your phone don't require flashing bootloaders. If ever in doubt, don't risk it. Just not worth it.

Sent from my páhhōniē
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Divine_Madcat:
Please do not double post questions like this... You dont need to post the same question in two different boards.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mikel719:
Damn youtube will not work on 3g. I have to be connected to wifi for it to work. Any one else have this problem?

It did the same thing on stock. I am currently rooted running calks rom and its still doing it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mikel719:
Any one?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] allroy1975:
I have an issue where it won't play a whole video. At least most of the time. It'll get maybe half way through the video and then it's like the buffering just stopped so there's nothing else to play. Anymore I just open all YouTube links in Dolphin.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] alamn8r:
i once had the same issue and for youtube to be able to play videos. i had to factory reset it and install calks rom again. hope this helped.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ebuechler3:
this fixed my youtube streaming issues for 3g : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1265990
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mikel719:
Thanks, that fixed it rite up.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] speedy0339:
Even after doing this my youtube videos on low quality still take 45 seconds to load and then it still buffers all the way through the video. If I try to load a video in HD, i have to leave it in the same spot and wait about 3-5 mins for it to start playing. Im in phoneix az where there is no 4G, and my 3G is about .40mbps most of the time.
[Xoom General] gonintendo:
I just bought a zoom off of a friend and I have been enjoying it so far, that is until I tried putting my music onto it. I plugged into my pc (running windows 7 64 bit) and all was well, the drivers installed and I could access its internal memory. I copied all of my music and pasted into the music folder on the xoom and it will copy everything for about 5 minutes when a popup comes up in windows that says "Cannot copy [filename]. The device has either stopped responding or has been disconnected." I have tried transferring the files with usb debugging enabled and disabled, I have tried keeping the screen on through the whole process, nothing works. Does anyone have any input? It does get some files onto the device before it pops the error up, so it's kind of working at least, but I'd rather not have to transfer 25+ gigs of music in batches of 250mb.

Before anybody flames me, I did some searching and I couldn't find anyone else with the same problem. If you've had better luck than I at finding information, please link me to it. Thanks in advance.
[Xoom General] e.mote:
Copy-pasting is probably the same as batch-selecting, which has a limit as to how many selections can be made at a given time. Try copy-pasting the whole folder instead.

I normally use commandline, so for this, it's just XCOPY /S source target.
[Xoom General] Baronic:
settings > applications > enable USB debugging.
[Xoom General] cluzt:
Dude, I also been having this problem with my recently updated Xperia Arc.

Tried to enable usb debugging, but still not working.

And then I changed my USB connection mode from MTP to Mass Storage and it worked.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scott4:
My phone has problem between sms and phone caller/receiver display after flashing ownhere rom from http://bbs.gfan.com/android-3001188-1-1.html

For example, I have a friend called Apple, her number is 91234567.

1. for incoming call from Apple, my phone can display "Apple" is calling. However,

2. for incoming SMS from Apple, my phone only displays as "+85291234567" instead of "Apple". (Mobile service operator always add country code for incoming SMS which is normal.)

If I edit Apple's contact to +85291234567, the problem reversed:

1. for incoming call, the phone displays as "91234567" instead of "Apple"

2. for incoming SMS, the phone displays as "Apple".

What can I do? I don't have such problem when I am using stock rom. Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scott4:
can anyone help? Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Was does the phone dialer log show, apple or +xxxxxxxxx ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scott4:
the behaviour of phone dialer log is same as phone caller display, it shows "91234567" without +852. So that it displays as "Apple", not "+85291234567".
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Do you have separate contact lists enabled from the contacts app?

Ie. Maybe contacts saved to phone memory are with +xxxxxxx and those saved to google account are as "apple" and no "+" ?.... Or similar
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scott4:
nope, all contacts are saved to my google account.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Still, Might be worth double checking though,..... contacts / menu / more / display options, and ensure only Google is checked. Ensure any Sim, phone, exchange is unchecked.

Sorry can't think of anything else right now, will post back if do.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scott4:
I am very sure it is not due to duplicated contact on phone/SIM/Google and I have already set it only display google contact. I don't have such problem in stock rom. My stock ROM is a Hong Kong rom, and I meet such problem after I flash ownhere rom which is from mainland China. The contact itself doesn't have problem. it is the phone recognizes the number with/without country as the different contacts.

Thanks!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noim:
I was wondering is there an easy application to Unlock my Bootloader of my x10. ?If you know any can you lead me to it? THANKS ...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acerulz:
there is one One touch tool to unlock bootloader but the thing is u need to be on 2.1 then it can unlock bootloader easily !!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noim:
Well if I unlock my BL, will it be permanently unlocked? Or can I lock it back again?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcxa23:
just for confirmation, is it still after UBL the kernel needed to be flash via flashtool and cant be flash through recovery?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noim:
I did knot Unlock my BL yet ....can i Unlock using the new Flash Tools v0.5.30 ??
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laneyofdeath:
Yes use flashtool if u can't press the button to unlock it because you don't meet the requirements. (think u need stock kernel)

Edit: yeah u can re-lock bl :-)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acerulz:
ya u cant flash kernel via xrec....only flashtool
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laneyofdeath:
Yeah that is true you can also use seus or pc companion to get back to stock kernel
[Motorola Droid Bionic] cryptiq:
I have a stock Bionic and lately I'm having an issue where I can no longer install non-market apps such as the Amazon app store. I do have the option checked to allow non-market apps in the settings and I've tried toggling it as well. When I try to do the install it goes to the package installer screen where it shows the required permissions and prompts you to press install or cancel. When I press install nothing happens, no error messages or anything, it just stays on the package installer screen. I had this same issue recently when installing apps from the Amazon app store and reinstalling the app store seemed to fix the issue, but tonight after I removed the app store I wasn't able to reinstall it. Any suggestions?

The only thing out of the ordinary I can think of that might be related is that I typically purchase each daily Amazon free app, and I let it download but I don't always install them. Not sure if that's causing some type of issue with a buildup of pending apps in the install queue or what.

I'm able to install Market apps with no problem. Thx!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] cryptiq:
I found out the issue was being caused by the app "Screen Filter." I use it at night because even at the lowest brightness the screen is too bright for me. As soon as I disabled the filter I was able to install apps again - weird eh? Anyone use a similar app to dim their screen that doesn't have these side effects?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] RobbandJenica:
Wow!!! I was having the same issue and by searching the forum I found this thread, and was able to fix the problem by toggling my screen filter off....so weird, but think you so much!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jmejiaa:
Hey everyone, I've been playing around with Android since the G1 and now I have the nexus, I think given that these are developer phones I've been spoiled with the ease of rooting them.

I finally bought a new phone(for 1 cent) and made the switch to Sprint, my #1 concern right now is getting back the data I have in my phone, mainly all the apps and setting which titanium backup can do for me.

so, I know I'll need root which I'm searching right now.. But the question is when it comes time to restore, do I just restore apps+data? What files will I need to move over after I root so Titanium backup picks up all my backups?

Now that I type this it seems it might be better question for the titanium backup developer, so I'll email them too.

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Russellmania:
My contract with Verizon ended yesterday so now I'm month to month on my unlimited data plan for my wife and I. I'm really having a hard time deciding what my next phone will be. We're both still rocking the OG Droid, and while Verizon has its holy trinity of new phones out now, each one of them has things about it that turn me off, so I've been having a hard time picking which one to go with.

Meanwhile, Amazon has its penny pincher sale going on and I'm really tempted to just get a Galaxy S2. It's not a perfect phone either, but it has more of the total package for me than any other phone right now and to get 2 of them basically for free is hard to pass up. I keep playing with it at Best Buy and going back to the ridiculously gorgeous screen and insane performance. I'd also be able to save a little money monthly as I could get a plan with fewer minutes on AT&T due to the unlimited mobile to any mobile package they have.

With that said it'd tough to justify leaving Verizon. Their service has been incredibly reliable for me over the last two years, and unlimited data is tough to give up. Looking at my usage over the last few months it looks like I don't ever use much more than a gig of data on either line, but part of that is b/c my Droid sucks for any kind of multimedia and VZW's 3G is pretty slow. I think I could manage with the 2 gigs on each line, but I hate to give up unlimited on general principle. I'm also worried that AT&T's coverage won't be as reliable as VZW's, although I do like that their 3G speeds are much better so it wouldn't be the all or nothing type performance that VZW's cdma/LTE combo gives.

Has anyone else made this kind of switch, and does anyone think it's a good move or should I just stick with VZW?

For what it's worth I live in the Denver area so if there's anyone on here in that area I'd love to hear your thoughts on AT&T's coverage.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] foxbat121:
Why don't you wait a few more days and check out the Galaxy Nexus?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Russellmania:
Well I believe Amazon's 1 cent sale only runs through Monday, so if I was going to pull the trigger on a switch I'd like to do it while I can get the GS2 basically for free.

As for the Nexus, I'm sure the user experience is going to be amazing on it and the screen is probably killer as well, but lack of an SD slot and kind of an average camera for such a high end phone has kind of turned me off to it. Eventually I'll get ICS on whatever phone I get, but I won't be able to improve the hardware of whatever phone I get.

The phone that I like best of the big 3 on Verizon is the Rezound actually. The screen is very nice and it has all the features I want. I expect it to be a beast when it gets rooted. With that said, the GS2 is just such a smooth phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] defnow:
I was thinking the opposite ..would it be stupid to leave at&t on unlimited w/ gs2 still within 30 days return and head to Verizon. :/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gr8hairy1:
The iPhone 2 trick still gives any at&t user unlimited data for $30 a month.

I completely understand what you mean about the selection at Verizon though. Their phones are just not competative.

I have a few friends that were really looking forward to getting the sgsii when if came to Verizon. They were all mad when it came out that Verizon turned down the offer of getting the sgsii. Sure the nexus will be going there first, but it's not mind blowing. Really thought google would've went above and beyond with 'their' phone.

I've really been loving this phone. I waited 1 1/2 years to get this phone. Not this particular phone, but one that had all the high points. Fast dual core, 1gb ram, great screen, nfc, solid dev support. While I'm sad it didn't come with an FM radio, I really couldn't ask for anything more out of this phone.

In my opinion, if you don't go for this phone, wait for the quad cores. They'll be coming somewhat soon. I can't see any reason to go with another phone (with the exception of the Samsung note, but I know I'd use that screen size for my work).

Sent from my páhhōniē
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Shammyh:
^ What he said.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rrieter:
What is the "iPhone trick" you speak of?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] GalaxyMaster:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1008698

Still works. Just did it the other day. Search eBay for unlimited att.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gr8hairy1:
Well there was a thread on it but either it's been deleted or I just can't find it.

By putting your sim card into an Iphone 2 it force upgrades your plan to unlimited. Part of how that phone was designed. There's a few more steps than that but the rest can be found by searching google, and if the other thread was deleted I don't want to be the cause of this thread getting removed.

Sent from my páhhōniē
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] treylemkn:
Was also going to mention the iPhone trick. The SGS 2 is a really nice phone. I had the I9100. Two of my friends have the ATT version and they are identical except the domestic version doesn't have the physical home button. There is even a hack to get I9100 rome on the ATT version now.

If you can get that phone for a penny it is definitely a good deal. Head over to the xda marketplace and see if there is an OG iPhone available. Several of the regulars have them.

The best thing about ATT is that you can swap phones at anytime...if you're a phone whore like me that's a big deal :D

Good luck bro!

Trey
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] DCSRM:
I would for sure reccomend this phone. I came from a dumbphone to this, so anything was better, but everything you talked about liking is exactly why this phone rocks. I picked mine up at radio shack for $50 but that was because I only had an upgrade. I still feel like I got a steal. Pull the trigger!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] drache713:
The phone itself is AMAZING, but I don't know if I could recommend it enough to leave unlimited data. My personal 2 cents.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] stickbo:
I would see how att's coverage is in your area. Every place is different. Here it's about the same as Verizon but i know plenty of places where it is not. Verizon's 3g is God awful, but their lte is so bad ass. Unlimited data is not an issue as others have mentioned. Good luck
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cleanerdude:
This phone is the best. I went to this phone from a Verizon galaxy s. I still have my Verizon account though. And am going back as soon as galaxy nexus comes out. And I think galaxy s2 may just be better. But......att is not as good as Verizon. Their data speed tests about twice as fast Verizon but ping is twice as slow. So in actuality they are pretty close in speed. That is until Lte. And 3g here drops off once you leave main cities. On Verizon 3g is everywhere. I really miss Verizon and can't wait til galaxy nexus comes out. I just ordered a rezound for my girlfriend so I'm gonna use that til gnex and let her use the sgs2. And I really love this phone. It perfect. But not worth att. Also since switching I have noticed call quality go down and more dropped calls. Not that anyone really uses the phone anymore. My mom got a thunderbolt and Lte is nice. Quick tests I got 100 ping and 9 down and 6 up. So yeah. Stay with Verizon. They really are better. Even if att has the best phone. And I'm really disappointed with the gnex. Camera seems to be a flop and I think anything bigger than the sgs2 is too big. There are many times I have to stretch my fingers to the top. Not bad but this is the limit. This is all from a heavy user.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Russellmania:
Thanks for the honest response. I'm still on the fence about what to do.:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] evostevo1:
Unlimited data plans are hard to come by these days.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ferrocene:
I did this very thing. No regrets. I never used a lot anyways, so goodbye Verizon. I now have 2 S2s